The 10th Parliament passed and enacted 118 bills, approved 75 loan requests, made 47 resolutions to pay tribute and heard and considered 349 Ministerial statements.
But as they walk out, a number of them say that their term of office was a roller-coaster, punctuated with attacks, safety challenges and a virus that almost put the assembly to a halt. However, they say, having a firm and committed speaker of Parliament saved the day and helped them to ensure that the business of parliament continues, amidst the storm.
Ofwono Opondo, the Director of Uganda Media Centre says that the Ministers’ tenure expires tomorrow with the swearing-in of the President. He says no Minister can represent the government in public functions.
The Speaker of Parliament has commended Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) for braving the executive and moving with the gender-related bills that have been passed.
According to Kadaga, the 10th parliament is remaining with limited time and they still have a lot of work to complete. She asked the legislators to get ready for the double sittings daily so that they execute their cardinal duties as outlined in the constitution.
The five include the Chief Justice Bart Katureebe, the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) David Muhoozi, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola, the Commissioner General of Prisons (CGP) Johnson Byabashaija and the High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda in his capacity as the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps.
Chris Obore, the Director of Communication and Public Relations in Parliament, told URN that the Parliamentary Commission halted the payment following public complaints.
Ruhinda North MP Thomas Tayebwa noted that the process of electing the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament as well as the appointment of parliamentary commissioners and committee chairpersons should be left in the control of MPs.
The Commission has issued a bid notice, inviting bids for provision of office space for MPs and staff, in light of acute office shortage plaguing the institution.
The whips are expected to ensure that their members attend plenary and committee sittings, inform MPs of forthcoming parliamentary business and enforce compliance to the values and policies of their respective parties.
Bitangaro, a former State Minister of Gender, says while his predecessor, Tress Bucyanayandi endeavored to play his legislative role, he hopes to use his position to advocate for more
The action contained in a brief statement issued by EC chairman Eng. Badru Kiggundu today, comes hours after Masaka Chief Magistrate; Samuel Munobe ordered for the degazettement of Sekikubo, on the basis of an application filed by his main challenger in the race Patrick Nkalubo.
The NRM Electoral Commission, which started receiving forms from April 26, has received forms from incumbent Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga and Deputy Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah, for the position of Speaker.
Mohammed Nsereko, the Kampala Central MP, told journalists at Parliament today that he is ready to tussle it out with NRM candidates for the position of Deputy Speaker. Nsereko says even though the party has numerical strength in Parliament, it will not stop him from lobbying for support within NRM and other political parties.
